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Overview |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Calvin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Calvin College?
- Rollins College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Rollins than Calvin College ($56,110.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Rollins ($25,775 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 39.7% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,150 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Calvin College ($35,837 vs. $26,448)
Rollins vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Calvin College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Calvin College and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Rollins College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,000)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Rollins graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/